brick -layer? or Bricoleur? that is the question..

"bricoleur" (pronounced brik uh leyr), one who evolves the meaning of things by reinterpreting them in the context of one’s life story.

Super , Bowl , Football

Yes, it is that time again, where three words dominate the vocabulary..

Super - to an extreme degree

Bowl - a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

Football - any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

Affirmation.. the Word of the Day

Sometimes one word , standing alone,is all it takes to bring someone to a place of fullness.. a word, standing alone that rises one from the level of his, or her knees, to a place where they stand, holding their head up high, and walking forward in the truth of who they are.. No matter the path that once was walked, sometimes that newness of thought, and acceptance, leads one to be affirmed just by the one word that reaches the core of a soul.. Today, that word is " Affirmation".. The one word in my day where I have learned to embrace its meaning, it's truth, and it's strength in a day that has not been easy .. Thank you "Mr. Webster" for defining the power of the Word today..
Affirmation:
1.establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
2.to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
3.say yes to

Contradiction

Contradiction ..word for the day..

noun: opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

Wondering if this must be why attitudes, and beliefs that are differing, are the cause of broken relationships..

A Travel Back in Time..

Living along the Oregon Trail, here in north eastern Oregon, I often see the ruts of old wagon trail from when settlers came this way to Oregon. Running through my town, it is a culinary delight to dream about the Oregon trail, and those that journied this direction.

In recieving a chosen book from BookSneeze.com, who only asks that I give an honest review, I was taken on another sort of historical journey as I read the book, " An Amish Love", by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Long..

This book, with it's simple, but descriptive cover, caught my attention with the " kapp" , othewise known as a prayer covering or cap".. In the historical sense of the Amish language, many words we "Englisch", or " non-Amish person" might not understand. Yet, in the preface of the book, are words with their definition to help the reader as you go along in each chapter, and story.
I am not one on reading much in the line of Amish history, yet this book of fiction was more than just a book to read.I found it enjoyable, captivating, and most of all , especially in the first of the three stories, a " REAL" and engaging story line where I was kept in wonderment as to how it would end..

I can say the other two stories were good, kept interest, and for the most part, stories of that time period that I would have commended anyone who traveled those time periods, for a job well done in spite of circumstances..

I do recommend this 3 story book of fiction to those who want a simple, yet heart captivating read.

Again, I am giving an honest review for www.Booksneeze.com..

Then Sings my Soul

Music is a part of my daily life.. I listen to it, dream of being musical, with those dreams dashed, for not having a musical tone in my body, if truth be told. Yet, in my daily life, I sing to my hearts content, of songs that bring me joy, or comfort, or a spirit of silliness.. I just love music, and those who are gifted with such a blessing, more power to ya', I tell them..

I have just finished up reading a book, from BOOKSNEEZE, that is titled, Then Sings My Soul, by Robert J. Morgan. Talk about a powerful book of musical history.. In the 310 pages of this "history" book of songs, you will find short, but heart warming, and inspiring histories of how the songs were written, and why they were written in many cases. The front and back covers, drew me into the very first pages, because they were soft, warm colors of peacefulness, and it just called my name, as I began to read what histories the author had compiled.

I found the content to be very readable, considering the size/ weight of the book, However, the rough edges of the pages, even thought they might bring a sense of age, became more of a hinderance, as they were uneven in how they made my hands feel when holding the book. I did not care much for that part of selecting the format of producing Then Sings My Soul..

I would say, just the histories of long standing classics, have blessed my reading times, and now, I can go thru my days, singing to the songs of this book, with the musical scores, knowing that my soul is lifted up , and blessed with such a wonderful gift of writing..

I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and are truthful.

The Word..

Obsession:

noun: an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone
noun: an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will.

Quilting? Obsession? Irrational? I think NOT..
Quilting? Repetitive.. I definitely thing SO..